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Niclas Heun

Founder

Founder at Lunavo

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

FoundedLunavo · YC

About

Niclas Heun studied computer science at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Waterloo. He previously worked as an AI researcher focused on model robustness and led teams at Siemens developing AI systems for shop-floor operations.

Founder at LunavoYC F25

Intro paths

YC

Niclas went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was David Lieb, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Lunavo's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Niclas can intro founders to Lunavo's investors below.

Lunavo's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Lunavo

FLFelix Lösch
Felix LöschFounder

Experience

  1. Lunavo (YC F25)Co-Founder & CTOcurrent2025 — present
  2. TUM Applied EdTechiPraktikum Program Manager2024 — 2025Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
  3. TUM Applied EdTechProject Leader2024
  4. HospiChefPraktikant2024München, Bayern, Deutschland
  5. Fraunhofer AISECBachelor-Student / Research Assistant2021 — 2022Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
  6. TNG Technology ConsultingJunior Consultant2021 — 2022München, Bayern, Deutschland
  7. TNG Technology ConsultingJunior Consultant2019München, Bayern, Deutschland

Skills & more

Languages Deutsch · Englisch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Niclas Heun?
Niclas Heun studied computer science at the Technical University of Munich and the University of Waterloo. He previously worked as an AI researcher focused on model robustness and led teams at Siemens developing AI systems for shop-floor operations.
Where does Niclas Heun work?
Niclas Heun is Founder of Lunavo.
What companies did Niclas Heun found?
Niclas Heun founded Lunavo.
Where did Niclas Heun go to school?
Niclas Heun studied at Technical University of Munich (Master of Science - MS, Informatik); Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM); University of Waterloo (Exchange Term, Computer Science).

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Felix LöschFounder at Lunavo

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